Afghanistan’s Security on Agenda of Russia-Central Asia Summit

DID Press: Security developments in Afghanistan will be a key topic at the second Russia-Central Asia summit on Oct. 9, said Kremlin officials, as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to meet leaders from five Central Asian countries in Tajikistan.

Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s aide, said on Tuesday that discussions will focus on regional security in light of recent developments in Afghanistan and the broader Middle East. The six-party talks will include Russia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Leaders are expected to exchange views on the impact of Afghanistan’s situation on Central Asian stability. Ushakov said the summit aims to strengthen economic, security, and political cooperation between Russia and the region.

A final statement and joint action plan covering 2025–2027 will be issued, outlining measures on policy, security, energy, migration, and environmental issues. Cross-border threats, drug trafficking, and extremist movements along Afghanistan’s borders will be among the main security topics.

The outcomes of the three-year cooperation plan will be reviewed at the third Russia-Central Asia summit in 2027, though the venue has not yet been announced.